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Jinushi's posts, widely shared on social media, have struck a chord with single men.

1. South Korea’s former Defense Minister attempts to take his own life, official says, amid martial law political crisis  CNN
2. South Korea police raid Yoon's office over martial law attempt  BBC.com
3. South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts suicide, police raid presidential office  CNBC
4. South Korea's detained ex-defense minister tried to kill himself, official says  Axios
5. North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt  The Guardian

South Korean police searched President Yoon Suk Yeol's office Wednesday over his imposition of martial law last week, reports said, as some of his top officials were arrested, detained and questioned about their actions in enforcing his orders.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Construction on more bike lanes and pathways could start soon after the Bike Plus plan passed during Monday night’s Columbus City Council meeting.   A project on East Broad Street is basically complete and serves as a test to see how drivers and bikers respond to a physically protected bike lane. [...]

Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago last week for a dinner with Trump to discuss the President-elect’s warning to impose a 25% tariff on Canada if its government failed to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs from the country into the U.S.

General Motors has announced it will halt its robotaxi development, shifting focus to advanced driver assistance systems after setbacks, including a high-profile safety incident, derailed its Cruise unit's progress.

1. The Prominent Maryland Family of the Suspect in the C.E.O. Killing  The New York Times
2. Luigi Mangione: Alleged New York gunman tussles with police outside court  Sky News
3. Behind UnitedHealth exec's accused killer, a possible history of back pain emerges  Reuters

Incoming president Donald Trump is set to name an NBA team owner as the next US Ambassador to Italy.

This in from my Dynamo ticket rep this morning:

As your insider at the Dynamo, I want to share an important heads-up—if you’ve been thinking about adding seats or upgrading your current location (like moving to the lower bowl or a premium space) for the 2025 season, now is the time to act.

We’re hearing from leadership that Inter Miami will be on our 2025 home schedule. Once that’s confirmed, season ticket prices, including add-ons and upgrades, will increase...

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The Santa Clara County District Attorney committed a grave mistake by dismissing the case, writes the victim's attorney.

Jonah Sabete, lost early on in the relentless player-shuffling style of Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara, just proved that no task is big enough for her for the needs of the team. Sabete played as an opposite hitter—also to her surprise—and proved quite effective at it on Tuesday, scoring 17 points to help the Angels

Marshall has seven points, 13 rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots and does most of her damage before halftime as the the fifth-ranked Trojans roll to an 89-40 win. Kiki Iriafen has 24 points and JuJu Watkins scores 21.

In Uturn Bangladesh confirms attacks on minorities after India censure

It's also my favorite whiskey for the holiday season because proceeds go to a charitable cause.

The holidays are the time for giving and receiving. There’s nothing better than drinking some whiskey for a good cause this holiday season either, which is why I'm enjoying Tincup Fourteener Bourbon . Tincup, founded in 2008, is based in Denver, CO. The Centennial State is home to more than 50 peaks that exceed 14,000 feet, also known as fourteeners to locals. I’ve summited the majority of these majestic peaks over the years. Climbing mountains and drinking whiskey, two of my favo...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked the United States to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and supporting its ongoing democratic reforms rather than adopting ‘unconstructive’ resolutions.

Creations by fashion designer Guo Pei, one of China's leading couture artists, are seen on display during the “Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination” exhibition at the M+ art museum in Hong Kong on September 17, 2024. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)

The Indian rupee slumped to a new record low against the dollar on Wednesday, crossing 84.86 per dollar due to strong demand in the non-deliverable forwards market. Likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, selling dollars via state-run banks, helped curb further losses, preventing the rupee from mirroring gains seen in other Asian currencies.

December 11 – The game of football continues to evolve with different platforms of the sport becoming more prominent. The latest iteration of the ‘beautiful game’ that is gaining traction is 7-a-side football.

While South Korean protesters have long employed songs, dances and chants, customised light sticks popular with K-pop fans have emerged as an effective new tool for demonstrators calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. - REUTERS

Ryan Garcia looks chunky for his December 30th exhibition match against Rukiya Anpo in Japan. ... read more

Maybe this is common knowledge here but it seems significant to me.

MLS refs claim in-game interference means they are ‘no longer in control’
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/59...rference-means-they-are-no-longer-in-control/

Fair use means I can't quote the whole article, but some high points:

But what should have been a routine check during a game between the...

The total size of the crypto market is estimated to be larger than the combined worth of Mastercard, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase.

Shares of Google parent Alphabet rose after it unveiled a new generation chip that the company said helped overcome a key challenge in quantum computing

Investec maintained a "Sell" rating on Wipro, foreseeing limited downside but improved capital allocation. Axis Capital upgraded Infosys to "ADD", citing growth stability and efficiency gains. Goldman Sachs reiterated a "Sell" on D-Mart due to rising competition and market penetration limitations.